Why I Became A Beachbody Coach

I remember when I first started using Beachbody programs and people made SO MANY JOKES, “what do you do? Just dance in front of your television?”, “Julia can’t eat anything but broccoli because she’s trying to get a ‘beach body'”.

Here’s the thing, I am the first person to call BS on ANYTHING…..but these programs have truly changed my whole lifestyle. I went from laughing when my husband asked me to workout with him to …..actually wanting to workout. Daily.

Here are a few reasons why I believe in Beachbody:

1). The meal plans are NOT a diet. This is what got me first. If you’ve read any of my other posts, you know how I feel about dieting. Long story short, I hate it. Anyway, Beachbody uses a portion control system and gives you TONS of options of what to eat, just not overeat. I honestly didn’t know I was overeating (…which I should have because I would easily eat a bag of potato chips on my own, but…let’s not dwell on that)! It also gives you categories of food that you have to eat each day. It made me realize that I did not eat enough fruits, vegetables, or even healthy fats.

2). It improved my mental health. I believe that a lot of people that have weight issues struggle with their mental health. I, for one, have always turned to food as a source of comfort when things went wrong. As a recovering perfectionist….a lot always seemed to go wrong. Working out is not just about changing your body, it truly changes your mind. I never thought I could lift weights. I never thought I could do push ups or have definition in my arms and abs. You may have heard the phrase, “your body achieves what your mind believes” – it’s true! Say you won’t, you can’t. Say you can, you WILL. Working out has proved that I can do things that I thought I couldn’t.

3). Workout plans for all levels. Most people think of Beachbody and think of INSANITY and P90x. While those are great workout programs, they are INTENSE. I definitely could not have done those back when I was using 2lb weights for bicep curls. They have HUNDREDS of workouts ranging from yoga to kickboxing…and you can do them anywhere! My favorite spot right now is in my kitchen.

Have you ever thought that you couldn’t workout because it just isn’t the time? You want to get your eating right first or join a gym and try a few smaller workouts? I’m here to tell you to stop the excuses. There is no time like right now. Imagine where you could be 3 months from now if you start today. If I can do this, anyone can.

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I recently became a new mom and want to share my story. I have always been health conscious, have tried all of the fad diets, and recently decided...well...that isn't for me. I still live a healthy lifestyle but I am now focused on just that, being HEALTHY. Until my baby, I had no interest in exercise. At all. However, that quickly changed when I had 25lbs of baby weight to lose. Thanks to lots of advice and hard work, I was able to do it in 10 weeks.
I was raised in a homeschooled household with 11 other children, 5 adopted from Liberia, Africa (we were not Catholic by the way). The other 7 from....my parents having nothing to watch on television? Still not sure what happened there.
My plans were to have 0 children. I'll spare you the details, but things happened, and I got pregnant with Adeline (aka the best thing that ever happened to me) who was born 11/22/17.
In May 2018, I quit my favorite job. I was a GM at a pet store in Nashville, TN. I went to school to be in Music Education. Turns out, I hate teaching piano. I got the GM job and learned what it means to be a true leader by watching and working with some of the best people I have ever known. Anyway, everyone says having a child changes you. I didn't believe them. Then I quit my job to be with her..... I really showed them!
Now I am a fitness coach and am currently helping women achieve their fitness goals. I never knew I could be SO passionate about something. My only goal is to help women become more comfortable with who they truly are.... I don't care if it is one at a time, I am here to help!
Anyway, thanks for listening! I am constantly trying new things, coming up with new ideas, and talking about my baby (I am one of THOSE moms), so come by often and let me know what you are doing as well!
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